Brave new world

AUTHOR(S)

Serafini, Marilyn Werber

PUB. DATE

August 1997

SOURCE

National Journal;8/16/97, Vol. 29 Issue 33, p1636

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Discusses the impact of the enacted budget bill to Medicare in the United States. Changes in the Medicare system; Medicare options for the elderly; Advocates of the elderly's warning in choosing the options of Medicare; Advantages and disadvantages of the Medicare options; Description of each Medicare option. INSET: Taking a look into Medicare's future..

ACCESSION #

124540

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